How far is Tallahassee, FL from The Crossings, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to The Crossings, FL is about 493.4 miles (794 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Union County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and The Crossings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and The Crossings.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.7 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
1551 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
125 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street
2943 ft · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace
87 m · 15 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court
939 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallahassee and The Crossings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 04h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near The Crossings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallahassee to The Crossings?
The road trip is about 493.4 miles (794 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247 miles from Tallahassee and 246.4 miles from The Crossings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 405.4 miles (652.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.22 one way or $144.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near The Crossings.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Butler.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and The Crossings. Straight-line distance: 405.47 mi (652.54 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Crossings
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 22,758 |
| Coordinates | 25.6706600, -80.4011700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Crossings (-80.40117, 25.67066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 794 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $72.22 | $144.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.02 | $160.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $85.24 | $170.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.73 | $151.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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